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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
2
Advertises a large assortment of woolen flannels with 200 patterns including cashmere like designs, offered in various colors and quality. Displays price of 18 cents per yard and mentions broad selection across multiple branches.
An from 1 sale page itemizes beds single and double sizes including headboards and frames with prices in old currency. It lists warm durable blunt style beds, single bed sets in various sizes, quilted blankets, blue gray blankets for camp use, striped roman rug patterns and special fabrics with unit prices in pounds, shillings and pence.
The readable text hints at a public building assessment and council deliberations amid garbled OCR. It mentions April dates, references to officials, and a plan to address slowdowns or disruptions in the environment, with vague names and events.
A garbled OCR list outlines various wines and spirits with prices in a blurred catalog. Names and items appear to be misread, but indicate a range of beverages and per quart or bottle costs, including whiskey and special brands.
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